Biased it to 70% and compared to the jj 6v6s that were in there, they compress more, compress earlier and have a nice sort of old valve radio tone to them. The 12ax7 is a miniature highmu twin triode, each section of which has an individual cathode connection. Genuine electroharmonix vacuum tubes are available to fit a wide variety of amp types. The 6v6 family came in many constructions and were very popular as the final audio stage of broadcast receivers. Octal u f 6,3 v i f ca 0,5 a typical characteristic.
Tubes 6 v6gta 5v6 gt beam pentode description and rating the 6v6gt is a beampower, and low third and higherorder harmonic distortion. The plain strings are made from the same high carbon steel as the hex cores. The jj are a superb valve, the russian one sounds older, more valvey the russian ones are datemarked vii 74. The 6v6 family of beam tetrodes came in many constructions and were very popular as the final audio stage of broadcast receivers. As clear as the jj up to a point, then they break up. Perfect for high plate voltage amplifiers like the fender deluxe reverb. The sound is better defined than the electro harmonix with less compression than eh or jj. The jj electronic 6v6s is another modern classic from jj.
Jj puts s on the end of the type number of their 6v6. Our new ehx strings electroharmonix electric guitar strings are customdesigned to our specifications and made in the usa by a premiere string manufacturer. I used electro harmonix 6v6gt, tad 6v6gt str and n. I do also favor the jj for its tone and ability to take high plate.
Vacuum tube 6v6gt, electroharmonix antique electronic supply. Vacuum tube 6v6gt, electroharmonix antique electronic. Jj valve 6v6s is a very robust 6v6 that has a larger bottle than the normal 6v6 type tube. Its voice is a little stronger in the midrange with a little more aggressive overall. This 6v6 has the standard rugged construction weve come to expect from jj which allows it handle much higher plate voltages than the typical 6v6 tube.
Just like sovtek slapping 5881wxt a type that never existed in the old days on a russian 6. The result better mids and bottom while keeping the smooth top of the classic 6v6s. Originally the 6v6 was used as a single ended audio output stage in broadcast receivers. Although the tone is not really true to the 6v6 standard, it is still a good sounding tube. The original 6v6 was an american metal can valve from the mid 1930s, and one of the first valves on an io base. Vacuum tube 6v6, jj electronics antique electronic supply. At tubes for amps we stock a variety of current production 6v6 tubes in singles and sets of 2, 4 and more. Octal u f 6,3 v i f c a0,9 a typical characteristic.
This is a suitable replacement for any 6v6 6v6g 6v6gt 6v6gta 6v6gty pentode tube type. It has fat low end and full mid tones with very good tone separation and a smooth, clean high end. Tungsol 6v6gt datasheet pdf download adobe acrobat pdf reader. Svetlana sv6l6gc high performance audio beam power tetrode he svetlana sv6l6gc is a glass envelope beampower tetrode intended for highpower audio amplifier service. Single tube pushpull ua 250 250 v ug2 250 250 v ug1 12,5 15 v ia 45 70 ma ig2 5 ma ra 50 k. Block diagram, pinout and 6v6 circuit application inside. This insures that these tubes will perform and facilitates proper matching of.
This exhibit is a modern as of 2014 implementation of the classic 6v6gt audio beam tetrode. Tube 6v6gt or rohre 6v6gt id2989, beam power tube, octal int. Jj 6v6s datasheet pdf download adobe acrobat pdf reader. The tungsol 6v6gt is an outstanding tube and i feel it delivers a much smoother overdrive that you could describe as creamy instead of crunchy. This high quality beam tetrode tubes used in output stages of low frequency amplifiers. The jjs are very clear and loud, with a great touch sensitivity and that melting glass on. Overall this tube has a warm and balanced tone with incredible. Tubedepot carries a selection of 6v6 compatible power vacuum tubes. Class a1 singl tube pushpull u a 250 v 270 v u g2 250 v 270 v u g1 14 v 17,5 v i a 72 ma 4 ma i g2 5 ma 11 ma r a 22,5 k. It is especially suited for use in resistancecoupled voltage amplifiers, phase inverters, multivibrators, and numerous industrialcontrol circuits where high voltage gain is desired. A centertapped heater permits operation of the tube. Ive been using eh and jj 6v6s for years in champs, princetons and deluxe reverb amps with high plate voltages such as yours with no problems at all. The valves were capable of push pull use but the normal environment was as a single end output stage. It is still in use in audio applications, especially electric guitar.
Same as 6v6gt, but has low loss brown micanol base. The 6v6gt may also be used as a triodeconnected vertical. Precision matched on our amplitrex at and maximatcher units, just enter qty 2 for a matched pair within ma. Any tube with the y in the suffix denotes the brown base. On the other end of the spectrum big fat bass notes that a. All around, a much smoother, somewhat darker sound just what i was looking for. Beam pentode for af power amplifier applications, 6l6gc datasheet, 6l6gc circuit, 6l6gc data sheet.
I must say theyre truly not sounding like a classic 6v6 tube rather 6l6alike. Each wound string is precision wrapped with round nickelplated steel onto a high carbon, hexagonshaped steel core. Please see the substitutes at the top of the page for more details. Ive been using eh and jj 6v6s for years in champs, princetons and deluxe reverb amps with high. Tubes 6 v6gta 5v6gt beam pentode description and rating the 6v6 gt is a beampower, and low third and higherorder harmonic distortion.
Close manufacturing specification tolerances and improved processing provide improved reliability and superior sonic performance. I was using the jj 6v6s which were very loud and aggressive in this circuit. Svetlana sv6l6gc high performance audio beam power. We have the original american rugged metal valve produced in the mid 1930s and subsequently used for military designs. The jj 6v6 can even be used in place of a 6l6 in some amplifiers. The jj s are very clear and loud, with a great touch sensitivity and that melting glass on. I must also say that for my ears, the jjtesla tubes 5751, 12ax7, el84, and one 6v6 have beaten anything russian or chinese by a.
I run them at 435 v plate with 19 ma draw which sounds awesome. Class a1 singl tube pushpull u a 250 v 250 v u g2 250 v 250 v u g1 12,5 v 15 v i a 45 ma 70 ma i g2 5 ma ma r a 50 k. I must also say that for my ears, the jj tesla tubes 5751, 12ax7, el84, and one 6v6 have beaten anything russian or chinese by a mile. It was an excellent design and modern useage is in push pull for lower even harmonic distortion and greater power. The 6p3s output beam tetrode are miniature devices enclosed in glass bulb and are provided with a octal 8pin base, rigit leads and an indirectly heated oxidecoated cathode. Gec, alldatasheet, datasheet, datasheet search site for electronic components and semiconductors, integrated circuits, diodes, triacs, and other semiconductors. Octal power tube max plate watts 14w beam power tetrode with a specially developed cathode coating, careful alignment of the grid, trialloy plate material for flawless performance up to 475 volts. V1 mullard cv4004, v2 ruby wbc hg, v3 ruby ac7 hg, eh 6v6gt quad.
Single tube pushpull ua 250 270 v ug2 250 270 v ug1 14 17,5 v ia 72 4 ma ig2 5 11 ma ra 22,5 k. Svetlana sv6l6gc high performance audio beam power tetrode t. It is still in use in audio applications, especially electric guitar amplifiers. The jj are a bit louder, but also brighterharsher not the best match for a clean, mellow jazz style with a gibosn es335 with humbuckers. The 6v6s jj valve has a large sound stage and good headroom that most people are looking for when using amplifiers that use this type of valve.
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